"I was irritated they didn't give me more of a reason," Seligson told BI.
A few weeks later, the article's editor told Seligson the decision was made by Elle's editor-in-chief, Nina Garcia.
But at the 11th hour, Garcia expressed concern that the story would be a "takedown," Seligson's editor told the writer.
The Daily Beast story was similar to the draft Seligson had filed to Elle, which Business Insider reviewed.
In taking the helm at Elle, Garcia said she was "looking to amplify the DNA of the brand.
Persons:
Hannah Seligson, Tanya Zuckerbrot, Elle, Seligson, Zuckerbrot, Emily Gellis Lande, Lande, Hearst, Andrea Butler, It's, Nina Garcia, Garcia, Gellis Lande, Tracy Connor, —, haven't, it's, Robbie Myers, E, Jean Carroll, Donald Trump, Carroll, Bryan Singer, She's, she's
Organizations:
Elle, Business, New York Times, Stone, Daily, The New York Times, Hearst, Hollywood, Hamas, BI
Locations:
New York City, Israel